Cut over new and replacement network equipment

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICTTEN5061A, 'Cut over new and replacement network equipment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Cut over new and replacement network equipment' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan the cut over strategy

1.1. Determine the nature and scope of the cut over activity from appropriate personnel

1.2. Prepare a cut over management plan in agreement with appropriate personnel

1.3. Obtain outage management plan if available otherwise prepare a contingency plan to ensure the system integration proceeds according to plan

1.4. Notify alarm management centre of action planned and obtain authority to proceed

1.5. Notify customers affected by the outage of time and likely duration

2. Cut over and test equipment into service

2.1. Perform cut over activities in a safe manner with minimal interruption to service and according to the cut over management plan

2.2. Conduct tests specified in the cut over plan according to technical manuals and specifications

2.3. Record and assess test results and ensure problems identified during cut over are rectified or escalated according to enterprise procedures

2.4. Analyse alarms for fault conditions in conjunction with network management centre

2.5. Enact contingency plans in the event of major problems during cut over

3. Complete administrative tasks

3.1. Complete test result sheets and hand over to operational personnel according to enterprise requirements

3.2. Ensure site is cleaned and ready for operational staff

3.3. Complete work documentation and administrative tasks and forward to the appropriate area according to enterprise policy

3.4. Notify project completion to appropriate personnel and obtain sign off


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICTTEN5061A appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICT50210 - Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering
  • ICT50410 - Diploma of Radio Frequency Networks
  • ICT50110 - Diploma of Optical Networks